Job Description

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Work Type: Temporary Full Time (until approx. September 2027)

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.


WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.


At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Please Note:

New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Position Summary

: The Advanced Practice Nurse will work collaboratively with physicians, nursing, allied health and management to facilitate holistic, high level and cost effective care to a specific patient population. The Advanced Practice Nurse role crosses the boundaries into traditional medical practice, extending beyond the role of the Registered Nurse. The Advanced Practice Nurse provides care within their scope as per CNO within the hospital setting with a defined group of physicians and patients. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Position Requirements:

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certificate required Master's in Nursing prepared in a health related discipline Ability to be self directed in their practice is required Ability to function within a collaborative practice model required A comprehensive knowledge base in the intensive care area is needed Ability to exhibit a high degree of clinical competence in caring for intensive care patients required Ability to manage, direct, and provide comprehensive care for intensive care patients while working with an interdisciplinary team environment is needed Advanced assessment skills and sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics required Ability to support patient program development is necessary Ability to promote professional education and advances knowledge through research and scholarly activities is necessary Good attendance record ACLS and BCLS Critical care experience required

Application Instructions:

INTERNAL EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY'S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.


INTERNAL EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING EMPATH.


As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

Waterloo Regional Health Network is committed to fair and equitable employment in our recruitment and selection practices

. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.


Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.


International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.